A lithograph print by Belgian artist Antoine Serneels. Serneels was known for his portraits of females, both nude and clothed in addition to still lifes and landscapes. His work was often intimate and sentimental with a sense of technique.
A photograph of the Pacific University graduation procession in 1930. This photograph appears in an album that was compiled by Edith Hansen McGill, a 1930 Pacific University graduate.
A photograph of a female Pacific University student in her graduation gown. She is standing next to a fellow student that is wearing a suit. This photograph appears in an album that was compiled by Edith Hansen McGill, a 1930 Pacific University graduate.
A photograph of two Pacific University students having on conversation on campus. This photograph appears in an album that was compiled by Edith Hansen McGill, a 1930 Pacific University graduate.
A photograph of a group of Pacific University students with their cap and gowns. This photograph appears in an album that was compiled by Edith Hansen McGill, a 1930 Pacific University graduate.
A photograph of Pacific University student, Edith Hansen McGill, in her cap and gown. This photograph appears in an album that was compiled by her, a 1930 Pacific University graduate.
A photograph of the Pacific University Women's basketball team. This photograph appears in an album that was compiled by Edith Hansen McGill, a 1930 Pacific University graduate.
Partial letter from Mary Brown Lewis to her sister, Liberta Brown Schoch. Mary explains her failed attempts to obtain copies of the Oregonian paper for Liberta. She also discusses Jesse Applegate's blame for the Pringle party's troubles on the Oregon Trail and Orus Brown's attempt to deter them from their southern route.
Liberta was the great-granddaughter of pioneer Tabitha Moffatt Brown, who settled in Forest Grove, Oregon. Tabitha Brown helped found Pacific University and is known as the 'Mother of Oregon.' Liberta graduated from Tualatin Academy in 1899, received her Master's degree in Education at Columbia University, and married Alfred Diehl Schoch.
Letter from Mary Brown Lewis to her sister, Liberta Brown Schoch. Mary discusses several stories including: the 'travelling nursery' that transported plants on the Oregon Trail by the Lewelling Family; photographs of Brown Family members and the portrait of Tabitha Brown (now kept in Old College Hall at Pacific University); public interest in Tabitha Brown's story.
Liberta was the great-granddaughter of pioneer Tabitha Moffatt Brown, who settled in Forest Grove, Oregon. Tabitha Brown helped found Pacific University and is known as the 'Mother of Oregon.' Liberta graduated from Tualatin Academy in 1899, received her Master's degree in Education at Columbia University, and married Alfred Diehl Schoch.
Letter from Wendell Brown to his aunt, Liberta Brown Schoch, with notes written by Liberta fourteen years later. In his letter, Wendell apologizes for his delay in sending his letters from Tabitha Moffatt Brown and suggests that Liberta bring her husband the next time she visits. Liberta's notes state that all copies of the Tabitha letters in Wendell's possession were sent to her after his death. She explains that, while she lived in Forest Grove, Tabitha's descriptions of the country were still accurate and comments on her relationship with Liberta's father, Alvin. Wendell was the son of Ernest Clark Brown and Belle Rose Brown. Liberta graduated from Tualatin Academy in 1899, received her Master's degree in Education at Columbia University, and married Alfred Diehl Schoch. She was the great granddaughter of Tabitha Moffatt Brown, who helped found Tualatin Academy and is known as the 'Mother of Oregon.'
This collection brings together archival material on the history of 'Boxer,' Pacific University's mascot. Letters, news clippings, photographs and other items are included, illustrating its history from when the Boxer statue first arrived on campus in the 1890s through its disappearance in 1970. Efforts to find, recreate and commemorate the statue since that time are also covered.
A news article describing how three Pacific University students and football players, Al Lemcke (Class of 1936), Syd Willimott and Howard Smith, captured "Boxer" from its previous owner, alumnus Erret Hummel (Class of 1933). Boxer was a bronze Chinese statue which later became the mascot of Pacific University. The article describes campus traditions about Boxer, including some tall tales about its history.
